One Pot Chicken and Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes

• Meat

  • 8 Chicken drumsticks

• Produce

  • 1 bag Baby spinach
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Yellow onion

• Canned Goods

  • 2 1/2 cups Chicken broth, organic low sodium

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 cups Orzo pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 Salt and fresh ground pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups orzo pasta
• 2-1/2 cups organic low sodium chicken broth (I use Pacific Natural Foods)
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 bag (6 to 8 ounces) baby spinach
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

• Season chicken and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
• Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• Melt butter in skillet; add diced onion and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; stir in garlic and continue to cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
• Stir in orzo pasta; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add chicken broth and stir to combine.
• Arrange prepared chicken over the orzo.
• Add tomatoes and spinach on top; season with salt and pepper, and bring mixture to a boil.
• Lower the heat to a simmer; cover and cook until the orzo has completely absorbed the liquid and the chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes.
• Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
• Serve.

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